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How many eggs does a hen lay per week on average?
Production & laying · by Équipe Ma Petite Ferme Team · Jul 20, 2026
I'm just starting out with my first hens and I'm wondering what kind of production I can expect. How many eggs does a hen lay per week on average?
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Équipe Ma Petite Ferme
Team· Jul 20, 2026A healthy laying hen produces between 4 and 6 eggs per week depending on the breed, season and age. Laying naturally decreases in winter (less daylight) and after 2–3 years.
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